Steroids before breathing tube removal in children in the ICU
Treatments studied
This trial tests if giving a steroid (dexamethasone) before removing a breathing tube helps children breathe better on their own after being on a ventilator. It is for children aged 2 days to 6 years who have been on a breathing machine for at least 36 hours and are ready to have the tube removed.
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Who can take part
- Your child has a breathing tube in place (with or without a cuff).
- Your child is between 2 days old (after full-term birth) and 6 years old.
- Your child has been on a breathing machine (ventilator) for at least 36 hours.
- Your child is ready to have the breathing tube removed, as decided by the medical team.
- Your child's oxygen levels and breathing settings are stable (e.g., oxygen less than 45%, oxygen saturation 95% or higher).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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